Tinryland G.F.C. club notes 4th May 2025
Tinryland G.A.A. club was the race headquarters for the inaugural running of the Tinryland Village half marathon on Saturday last which proved to be a huge success. Great credit is due to the race director Gregg Murphy and his huge team of helpers that oversaw the smooth running of the 3- lap race over the Tinryland, Ballyloo and Ballybar circuit. A field of 250 runners faced the starter with victory in a sprint finish after 21.1 kilometres going to Wexford athlete Brendan Dunne S.B.R. A.C. Ferns who clocked a winning time of 1 hour 17 minutes which was 5 seconds clear of Kildare runner Gavin Kelly (Clane A.C). Michael Bagnall of Fr. Murphy athletic club Meath was the 3rd placed finisher with the first local Mick Kelly Tinryland A.C. finishing 4th in 1 hour 23 minutes to win the Paddy Byrne memorial cup.
In the womens race victory went to Kilkenny City Harrier Aoife Nolan in 1 hour 33 minutes which was 42 seconds ahead of Wexford runner Catherine Roche (Slaney Olympic) with another Slaney Olympic runner Jenny Frisby finishing 3rd.
Other local runners who finished the tough course were Ben Dowling (Tinryland A.C.) 1 hour 32 minutes, Brendan Dowling 1 hour 39 minutes, Joey Ryan 1 hour 42 minutes, Matthew Gleeson 1 h 48 minutes, Rick Whelan 1 hour 54 minutes, Niamh Redmond 2 hours flat, Ceola Webb 2 hours 43 seconds, Martin Kirwan 2 hours 4 minutes, Aideen McLaughlin 2 hours 9 minutes, Aine Murphy 2 hours 9 minutes, and Katie Barrett 2 hours 22 minutes.
The event created a great atmosphere in the club and village with great feedback from the participants for the great vocal support from locals along the way. This year’s event was capped at 300 runners and after the success of Saturdays race it is hoped to increase the numbers up to 500 for 2026. The recently opened Tinryland village hub helped to enhance the event where tea, coffees and refreshments were served. M.C. for the day was Michael Murphy.
Tinryland senior footballers played out an exciting draw with Eire Og in the Carlow Credit Union S.F.L division 1 on Wednesday last which ensures qualification for the knockout stages. The team will be back in action on Friday next away to St. Patricks in Bro. Leo Park Tullow at 8 p.m.
Our junior C team lost out to Grange on Wednesday last and will be away to Leighlinbridge in Paul Monaghan park on this Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.
At underage level the U14 team played Bagenalstown Gaels on Sunday morning while our U12 squad will host our neighbours Palatine at 3 15 p.m. on Saturday next 10th May.
The South East sevens tournament due to take place over 5 weekends in June and July is filling up fast and there are still a few spots available in the Boys and Girls U12, U14 and U16 grades.
The club lotto jackpot still stands at €10,000 and can be played online via the clubforce app or by purchasing a ticket from any committee member. Last Monday’s lucky dip winners were: Bernie Whelan, Mick Doyle, Aoife Kavanagh and Mick O’Shea.
